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Spasticity is a neurological symptom resulting from damage to the brain, spinal cord, or motor nerve pathways. This damage leads to involuntary muscle contractions, stiffness, and restricted movement. A significant cause of spasticity includes conditions like oxygen deficiency during birth (perinatal asphyxia), which is a leading factor in cerebral palsy, especially in infants. Furthermore, various neurological disorders that can cause spasticity include: Cerebral Palsy (CP), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stroke, Traumatic brain and/or spinal cord injuries, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Phenylketonuria, Krabbe Disease. Generally, many different neurological conditions affecting the brain and/or spinal cord can lead to the development of spasticity.